Kingbolen YA201

Kingbolen YA201 code reader studio product shot

OBD2 code reader with live data graph

Model code: KBL201 Manufacturer: Kingbolen

Description

KINGBOLEN YA201 is an OBD2 code reader with a 2.4-inch backlit colour screen and a long OBD2 cable. It reads and clears codes, checks I/M readiness, graphs live data and battery voltage, records and plays back data, shows freeze frame, O2 sensor, on-board monitor (Mode 6) and EVAP (Mode 8) tests, vehicle info and advanced DTC lookup. Works on OBD2/EOBD-compliant vehicles (US 1996+, EU 2000+, Asian 2008+); not for FIAT models according to KINGBOLEN.

Specifications

Product typeDevice with pre-installed software (standalone)
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product? iNo
For which vehicleCars
Connection with computer / tablet / phoneUSB
Other connection (details)OBD2 cable to the vehicle; USB for software updates from a PC
Vehicle power supply system12V
Supported protocolsK-line, KWP2000, SAE J1850, CAN, J1979
Menu languageEnglish, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)

Supported functions (14)

Advanced Diagnostics

  • O2 sensor data i (Mode 05.)
  • DTC lookup i
  • Voltage reading i (Battery voltage graph.)
  • Data logging / replay i (Record and play back live data.)
  • Live data graphing i

Diagnostics

  • Reading the VIN i
  • Read fault codes (DTC) i (Generic and pending OBD2 codes.)
  • Clear fault codes (DTC) i
  • Live data stream i
  • Freeze frame data i
  • I/M readiness monitors i
  • EVAP system test i (Mode 08, where supported.)
  • On-board monitor test (Mode 06) i
  • ECU information i
Conditions for specific vehicles (1)

Notes added by the manufacturer that apply only to the vehicles listed below — the function itself is supported.

Notes for specific vehicles (all functions)

Alfa Romeo (1)
  • Alfa Romeo
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Alpine (1)
  • Alpine
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Aston Martin (1)
  • Aston Martin
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Audi (1)
  • Audi
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
BMW (1)
  • BMW
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Bentley (1)
  • Bentley
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Bugatti (1)
  • Bugatti
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Citroen (1)
  • Citroen
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Cupra (1)
  • Cupra
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
DS (1)
  • DS
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Dacia (1)
  • Dacia
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Ferrari (1)
  • Ferrari
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Jaguar (1)
  • Jaguar
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Lamborghini (1)
  • Lamborghini
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Lancia (1)
  • Lancia
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Land Rover (1)
  • Land Rover
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Lotus (1)
  • Lotus
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
MG (1)
  • MG
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Maserati (1)
  • Maserati
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
McLaren (1)
  • McLaren
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Mercedes-Benz (1)
  • Mercedes-Benz
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Mini (1)
  • Mini
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Opel (1)
  • Opel
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Peugeot (1)
  • Peugeot
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Porsche (1)
  • Porsche
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Renault (1)
  • Renault
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Rolls-Royce (1)
  • Rolls-Royce
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Rover (1)
  • Rover
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
SEAT (1)
  • SEAT
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Saab (1)
  • Saab
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Skoda (1)
  • Skoda
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Smart (1)
  • Smart
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Vauxhall (1)
  • Vauxhall
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Volkswagen (1)
  • Volkswagen
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Volvo (1)
  • Volvo
    KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Compatibility disclosure

Generic OBD2 (engine / emissions) on OBD2/EOBD/CAN vehicles: US makes from 1996, European makes from 2000, Asian makes from 2008 (per KINGBOLEN). All 9 OBD2 protocols. Not for Fiat models. No ABS, SRS, transmission or service functions. EVs are not supported.

Compatible vehicles (70 makes)

Check if it fits your vehicle:

Acura (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Alfa Romeo (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Alpine (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Aston Martin (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Audi (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
BMW (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Bentley (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Bugatti (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Buick (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Cadillac (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Chevrolet (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Chrysler (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Citroen (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Cupra (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
DS (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Dacia (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Daewoo (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Daihatsu (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Dodge (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ferrari (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Ford (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
GMC (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Genesis (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Honda (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Hummer (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Hyundai (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Infiniti (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Isuzu (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Jaguar (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Jeep (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Kia (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Lamborghini (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Lancia (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Land Rover (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Lexus (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Lincoln (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lotus (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
MG (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Maserati (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Mazda (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
McLaren (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Mercedes-Benz (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Mercury (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mini (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Mitsubishi (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Nissan (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Oldsmobile (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Opel (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Peugeot (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Plymouth (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Pontiac (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Porsche (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
RAM (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ravon (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Renault (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Rolls-Royce (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Rover (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
SEAT (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Saab (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Saturn (all models)
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Scion (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Skoda (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Smart (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
SsangYong (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Subaru (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Suzuki (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Toyota (all models)
  • All models of this make (2008–…)
Vauxhall (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Volkswagen (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Volvo (all models)
  • All models of this make (2000–…) ✎ KINGBOLEN: EU cars from 2000. EOBD is mandatory from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

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About the manufacturer: Kingbolen

KINGBOLEN (Shenzhen Kingbolen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.) is a manufacturer of automotive diagnostic tools based in Shenzhen, China. Its range covers full-system diagnostic tablets (K series), handheld scanners (S series), Bluetooth OBD2 scanners that work with a smartphone app (Ediag and the brand-specific SOLOSCAN line), OBD2 code readers (YA series) and TPMS tools, as well as battery and brake-fluid testers. The tools are made for DIY car owners and professional workshops and are sold worldwide through kingbolen.com and online marketplaces, with local warehouses in the USA, Europe and other regions.

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